How to pronounce stairways
Say it like STAIR-wayz. Stairways has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAIR).
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- STAIR
- wayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stairways pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- wayzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of stairways
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAIR-wayz.
What does stairways mean?
- plural of stairway How to pronounce stairway
Questions about saying stairways
How do you pronounce stairways?
Say STAIR-wayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛrˌweɪz/. In British English it is /ˈstɛəˌweɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stairways?
Stairways has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAIR). Broken into parts: STAIR · wayz.
Is stairways pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈstɛəˌweɪz/ (STAIR-wayz).